Elektron Monomachine - Manual (Page 10)

THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE MONOMACHINE
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THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE MONOMACHINE
Synthesizers are available in many different types and forms. Nevertheless, for most part
they follow the norm how a synthesizer of its era is expected to be. Development for musi-
cal tools generally comes in the form of new synthesis techniques or an increase in polyph-
ony, memory or other quantitative elements. The advances in the music machine world
have brought numerous good inventions for musicians. However, we believe usability is
easily lost in the hunt for the highest specifications.
With the Monomachine we have tried creating a synthesizer free from prejudice, and focus
on what actually spurs creativity without letting technology stand in your way. We want to
inspire you to make sounds and music you haven’t even thought of.
We have put all our efforts into exploring, to the fullest extent, the concept we believe is
one of the most creative in the history of synthesizers - the monophonic synthesizer with a
tightly integrated sequencer. The Monomachine offers ground breaking sound synthesis
machines, divided into five Monosynths, together with dedicated track effects. The sound
synthesis tracks are controlled with the world’s most advanced pattern based sequencer,
inspired by the concept found in grid programmed drum machines.
KEEP IN MIND
The Monomachine is a very multifaceted synthesizer. Depending on how you choose to
use it certain aspects of it will be more important to you. We have combined many new cre-
ative approaches with what we enjoy most in the tradition of synthesizers.
Try to find your own way of working, whether it being using the song sequencer to build
complete songs, building patterns for real-time manipulation using the MULTI TRIG func-
tion, or using your favourite sound in POLY mode. This user’s manual will guide you
through all the functions and give some hints on relevant applications.
HIGHLIGHTS
• 6 Track Internal Sequencer with sound synthesis
• 6 Track External MIDI Sequencer
• 5x Monosynths: SuperWave, SID, DigiPRO, FM+, VO
• Dynamically controlled Stereo effects.
• 6x Tape-style Tempo synced delays
• 18x Tempo synced LFO's
• 12 Arpeggiators
• Full real-time control
• DigiPro user waveforms (MKII units only)
• Man-machine potential